Technical Specialist - Centre for Protein Research
Technical Specialist - Centre for Protein Research
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$ 75631 - 80503
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Job Description
Research Infrastructure Centre
Division of Health Sciences Te Whanga Matua Mtau Hauora
About our team/M te tma
The University of Otago supports world-leading researchers with highly specialised research facilities and equipment and we are committed to providing a safe and healthy place of work for staff students and visitors. The Centre for Protein Research (CPR) is part of the Division of Health Sciences Research Infrastructure Centre (RIC). CPR is a service and research facility for biological mass spectrometry proteomics and metabolomics that undertakes a wide variety of research projects using state of the art equipment.
The role/Te mahi
The Technical Specialist is an experienced scientist who provides support to researchers and students wishing to use mass spectrometry analyses. This includes preparing training material formulating protocols and facilitating training for staff and carrying out quality control and routine maintenance of equipment. You will also take responsibility for general laboratory management maintaining stocks of consumables and reagents and ensuring compliance with health and safety and other regulations. Other tasks include:
Coordinating timely preventative maintenance and repairs with the instrument suppliers
Maintaining accurate records of facility and equipment use for billing and planning purposes.
Assisting with the planning and management of the annual budget for the facility.
Your skills and experience/K pkeka me k wheako
You will have a postgraduate science qualification (or equivalent) in biochemistry or related area with biochemistry background. Passionate about your field you will have experience training others and managing a laboratory environment. Other skills required include:
Understanding of bio-analytical procedures such as liquid chromatography or mass spectrometry.
Excellent skills in biochemistry laboratory practice and techniques.
Experience facilitating training and preparing training material.
Laboratory management experience.
Excellent people skills enabling you to build solid relationships with key stakeholders.
Competent user of Microsoft suite (Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint).
This is a unique role and experience in the field of biological mass spectrometry proteomics and/or metabolomics is advantageous.
Further details/Proko
This is a permanent full time (1 FTE) position based in tepoti Dunedin.
The appointment range for this role is $75631 to $80503 Top of Range $88750
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds experiences skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
Specific enquiries regarding the role may be directed to Dr Torsten Kleffmann via the contact details below.
Application/Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Sunday 31 August 2025.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Additional Information
Contact: Dr Torsten Kleffmann
Position details: Job Description
Further Information: Department Website
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Location: About Dunedin
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
